Job Description:
About Dentsu
Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.
Role Overview:
Responsible for overseeing the accounting and actual finance activities of assigned entities to ensure timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance of financial records with corporate and statutory requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Closely work with stakeholders to understand the requirements, set expectations, address concerns and discuss them with reporting manager
Timely escalation of issues to the reporting manager and providing the action plan to get these resolved.
Support junior members of the team through regular discussion and by acting as escalation for complex queries
Responsible for maintaining documentation and ensuring audit compliance.
Supports continual improvements in quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes, in collaboration with the wider finance team
Preparation of bank reconciliation and coordinating with various departments for open items clearing
Preparation and posting of journals and month end accruals
Prepare Fixed Asset Register, depreciation calculations and posting month end entries
Handling month close tasks such as revaluation of monitory assets and liabilities, passing accrual and prepayment journals, reconciliation of trial balance with BPC
Responsible for preparation of BPC financial submissions and clearing validation checks including finance submit in the BPC Portal
Preparation of balance sheet schedule reconciliations in Blackline and ensure timely follow up to resolve aged and open items. Escalate potential issues to Accountant or Finance Manager for early intervention or decision
Handle Interco recharges, reconciliations and manage BPC reporting process for intercompany including clearing validation and liaison with counterparts to resolve mismatches including issuing recharge invoices to the counterparty as per schedules deadlines including preparation of working files for intercompany accruals and posting journals after stakeholder reviews
Work closely with Commercial Finance, AR and AP team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing
Preparation of quarterly GST returns
Provides accurate, timely information to support external, internal and client audits
Support ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Degree in Accountancy, or equivalent professional qualification
Prior audit and/or tax experience will be a strong advantage
Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance
Candidates with media agency industry and from shared services background will be an advantage
Proficient in MS Office applications like Word, advanced Excel skills, etc.
Systems knowledge of SPECTRA(BCC) and PIN will be an advantage
Core Competencies:
Able to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment
Able to work under pressure; Results oriented and observe deadlines
Strong time management skill with ability to balance multiple priorities, tasks and projects while maintaining appropriate documentation/records
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.
So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.
Keeping connected
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www.dentsu.com
Location:
Kuala LumpurBrand:
DentsuTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)Skills Required
- Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification
- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Prior audit and/or tax experience
- Media agency industry experience
- Shared services experience
- Knowledge of SPECTRA (BCC) and PIN systems
What We Do
Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, business and society. Established in 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.
